Lakeland

Large lake in the foreground with green trees on the shore on a sunny day.
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The affluent Northeast suburb of Lakeland is less populated than other suburbs—about 12,000 residents call it home—but the community is growing rapidly.

Exciting new projects including the Lake District are bringing walkable, high-density developments to the area, with shopping, dining and entertainment a short stroll away from home.

For years, wide-open spaces and large homes were top attributes that drew Memphians to Lakeland, but the area’s expansion is now providing other lifestyles and housing options, including townhomes and apartments in walkable planned communities.

Large lake in the foreground with green trees on the shore on a sunny day.
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But despite the development, Lakeland maintains its suburban appeal and attracts those looking for plenty of time spent outdoors.

The 65-acre International Harvester Park features a fishing lake, wooded hiking and biking trails, a recreation pavilion and an events stage.